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A new federal report predicted that flight caps are unlikely to solve the problem of extensive delays at John F. Kennedy and Newark International airports. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said the FAA should consider opening military airspace to commercial flights to ease delays. A DOT spokesman attributed the extensive delays to the failure of lawmakers to fund a new air traffic control system.

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United Airlines says soaring fuel prices have prompted it to delay the launch of nonstop service between San Francisco and Guangzhou, China, by one year. The airline had planned to launch the flights in June.

The future of Frontier Airlines depends on how successful it is competing with its rivals in Denver, observers say. The airline faces stiff competition from United Airlines and from Southwest Airlines, which is growing quickly. Frontier last week filed for bankruptcy protection to halt action by a creditor.

Atlanta airport officials said they will postpone plans for establishing the Registered Traveler program and instead will add four more security lanes. General Manager Ben DeCosta said the airport will delay making a decision until it assesses its new security checkpoint configuration.

Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said an "air czar" would help coordinate traffic on the East Coast and help ease chronic flight delays. He is also urging the White House to permanently open the military air space to airlines. The DOT is considering both suggestions.